B14, D 8/9/1861

August 9, 1861 -- Yesterday all the cars from Leesburg passed our gate drawn by oxen and mules. They are going to Piedmont for the use of the army, so we look for a speedy movement in the Army. 
{Ida Dulaney owned Oakley Plantation, the great house still stands on US 50, near Upperville, Va..}

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